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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Caldwell University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Caldwell, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 2,028 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | #505 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | caldwell.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Caldwell University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $13,399 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $20,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $30,231 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Caldwell University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 6,649 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 4,413 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 10.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 1010/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Caldwell University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Caldwell University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $266 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Caldwell University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 18% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Caldwell University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 7% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Caldwell University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than Caldwell University based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 2,028 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Caldwell University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Caldwell University?
- Caldwell University is 147.2% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $14,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at Caldwell University than University of Massachusetts Boston ($35,950.00 vs. $35,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than Caldwell University ($17,123 vs. $20,612)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Caldwell University are 26.1% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($13,399 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than Caldwell University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Caldwell University students is 172.3% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($30,231 vs. $11,104)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Caldwell University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Caldwell University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Caldwell University or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Boston (1055) is 86 points higher than at Caldwell University (969)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Boston students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Caldwell University (3.3)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Caldwell University (66.4%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Caldwell University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Caldwell University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Caldwell University and University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at Caldwell University is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (58% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $4,400 more per year than Caldwell University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $46,800)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $3,690 lower median federal student loan debt than Caldwell University graduates. ($22,060 vs. $25,750)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Caldwell University graduates. ($228 vs. $266)
- More University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Caldwell University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/